Senior Project Manager

NEOS Recruitment; North East; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading M&E & HVAC contractor in Newcastle is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to oversee the delivery of large-scale projects. Responsibilities include lifecyle management of building services, contract negotiation, and team leadership. Candidates should have relevant experience and qualifications in building services engineering. This role offers strong career progression and a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Long-term career progression

Collaborative and high-performance working environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing large-scale M&E projects, ideally within the building services sector.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills with the ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full lifecycle of building services engineering.
• Negotiate and develop project contracts, manage tenders.
• Ensure compliance with legislative, health & safety, and environmental requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

HNC/Degree in Building Services Engineering

Relevant project management certification

Tools

CAD

BIM

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NEOS Recruitment

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Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

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Posted:

25.08.2025

Expiry Date:

09.10.2025

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Job Description:

Senior Project Manager

NEOS Recruitment are working exclusively with a leading M&E & HVAC contractor delivering a landmark, large-scale project in Newcastle. We are seeking an experienced Senior M&E Project Manager to lead the mechanical and electrical building services package from inception to completion, ensuring high-quality, on-time, and on-budget delivery.

The Role

As a Senior M&E Project Manager, you will oversee the full lifecycle of building services engineering – from contract negotiation through design coordination, installation, commissioning, and ongoing maintenance planning.

Key responsibilities include:

• Negotiating and developing project contracts, agreeing terms with clients, and managing tenders
• Commissioning, organising, and assessing contractor performance
• Reviewing and interpreting complex technical diagrams, plans, and CAD drawings
• Utilising BIM and CAD software to coordinate systems on a large, multifaceted project
• Managing budgets and forecasting spend using whole life cycle costing techniques
• Designing and specifying site-specific equipment when required
• Overseeing the installation of building systems and setting maintenance procedures
• Monitoring and optimising building systems performance
• Making decisions on replacement or relocation of expired equipment
• Liaising closely with architects, engineers, surveyors, builders, and internal teams
• Leading project group and technical meetings to ensure delivery milestones are met
• Ensuring compliance with all legislative, health & safety, and environmental requirements
• Advising clients and design teams on energy use, sustainability, and carbon footprint reduction

The Person

You will bring:

• Proven experience managing large-scale M&E projects, ideally within the building services sector
• Strong leadership and organisational skills with the ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication abilities
• Proficiency in CAD, BIM, and other design/coordination tools
• A strong commercial mindset with the ability to manage budgets and schedules effectively

Qualifications:

• HNC/Degree in Building Services Engineering, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Built Environment, or related field
• Relevant project management and health & safety certifications desirable

The Offer

• Opportunity to lead a prestigious Newcastle development from start to finish
• Long-term career progression with a leading contractor
• Collaborative and high-performance working environment

Apply today to lead one of Newcastle’s most exciting M&E projects, delivering innovative, sustainable, and high-quality building services solutions.